Ilkka Alanko | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ilkka Tapani Alanko |
Born | Joensuu, Finland | 21 November 1969
Origin | Joensuu, Finland |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer, guitarist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1982–present |
Labels | EMI |
Website | ilkkaalanko |
Ilkka Tapani Alanko (born 21 November 1969)[1] is a Finnish musician. He is a lead vocalist, co-founder, songwriter, and guitarist for the Finnish rock band Neljä Ruusua. Alanko's debut solo album Elektra was released in 2009, and it peaked at number seven on the Finnish Albums Chart.[2]
Alanko is also a founder of the eponymous ensemble Ilkka Alanko Orchestra. In 2010, the orchestra released its debut album Ruusuja, which also spawned a television documentary Ilkka Alanko Orchestra – Poplaulajan työpäivä.[3]
In 2010, Alanko won the talent show Kuorosota, the Finnish version of Clash of the Choirs, with his choir.[4]
Alanko's older[5] siblings Ismo, Petri, and Satu are also musicians.[6]
Alanko is married to his long-time partner Tessa.[7] They have two children, born in 2005 and 2008.[8]
Main article: Neljä Ruusua § Discography |
Source: [9]